During bilateral talks on the sidelines of the AU Extraordinary Summit in Accra, I reiterated Ghana’s call for the African Union to formally address the escalating xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. I am pleased that AU Commission Chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has acknowledged the urgent need to table this matter for discussion at the next AU Summit.
In my meeting with a special envoy dispatched by President Cyril Ramaphosa to meet with me in Accra earlier in the week, I made Ghana’s position clear to the envoy. We do not harbour ill will toward South Africa. However, we remain deeply concerned about the attacks and the significant capital losses suffered by people from various countries on the continent.
This undermines the very spirit of African solidarity and our collective efforts toward continental integration.
Sweeping this matter under the carpet will not resolve its root causes. That is why Ghana officially wrote to the AU Commission requesting that this issue be placed on the agenda for the next summit.
Placing this on the AU agenda gives South Africa a formal, constructive platform to share its perspective, and together, as a continent, work toward a lasting solution.
Let us remember that our strength as a continent lies in our unity. Ghana remains committed to working with all AU member states to find lasting solutions that protect the dignity, safety, and investments of every African, everywhere on our continent.
If we don’t deal with this flooding issue, the economic and human costs will only continue to rise. Let’s go into our manifesto and put into actions the measures we highlighted. We’re all not safe in this Accra here
The 2024 elections deɛ, Pablo and his Youth Wing did everything possible to attract the Gen Z vote. If someone had told me back then that we, the Youth Wing, would end up being the biggest onlookers, I wouldn’t have believed it. But it is what it is, the game is the game😂
New York Times News Analysis: “The types of Ebola and hantavirus panicking officials are very different from the species identified decades ago, raising new questions about how to respond.” https://t.co/m5piZhd5vJ
Ghana’s Health Minister, Hon @KMAkandoh elected as chairman at the 79th World Health Assembly. NDC appointees competence being acknowledged everywhere. #AbanPapaAba
The governor of the Bank of Ghana @DrJPAsiama earlier this evening at the 130th MPC Press Briefing announced that the policy rate has been maintained at 14%. This is despite the impact of the ongoing geopolitical tensions on the Ghanaian economy. The decision is in line with that of other central banks that have maintained the rates while others hiked theirs. #AbanPapaAba
The 130th Monetary Policy Committee meetings begin on Monday 18th May 2026, and conclude on Wednesday 20th May 2026 with the announcement of the Monetary Policy Rate decision.
Earlier today, President John Dramani Mahama assented to the bill establishing the Office for Value for Money.
This office will help stop the inflation and padding of contracts, strengthen accountability, and ensure that the Ghanaian taxpayer gets real value for every pesewa spent.
The Office for Value for Money will pay for itself through the savings it will generate by reducing wasteful expenditure and improving efficiency in public procurement.
Most importantly, it will create fiscal space that can be redirected into critical sectors of the economy, including infrastructure, health, education, and social protection.
This is another important step in our efforts to strengthen public financial management, protect public resources, and ensure fiscal discipline.
President Mahama recognised this as a national emergency. The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is our response. The Fund is a dedicated, well-funded vehicle to provide financial relief and world-class specialised care to every corner of Ghana
The Fund seeks not only to support patients financially, but also to improve infrastructure, build specialist capacity, support medical research, and position Ghana as a leader in equitable and compassionate healthcare reform in Africa
The Trust Fund is financed through 20% of the National Health Insurance Levy, government budgetary allocations, voluntary contributions, grants, investments, and generous donations from patriotic institutions and individuals – Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku; Administrator, Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
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Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Pablo continues to explore meaningful opportunities for the youth. He together with madam Ruth Seddoh and Eric Agyei, visited the Dawhenya Youth Agricultural Training Facilities to assess progress and strengthen efforts aimed at empowering young people through agriculture. The visit highlighted his commitment to expanding opportunities, enhancing training infrastructure, and positioning Dawhenya as a key hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation for Ghana’s youth. #AbanPapaAba #YouthPower